Church Staff
PASTOR RICK GLOWACKI, LEAD PASTOR -
Pastor Rick and his wife, Sheri, have been serving CFA since November, 2011. They formerly served as Senior Pastor of Marysville Christian Fellowship in Marysville, KS for over 19 years. Pastor Rick and Sheri have been married since June 1983. They have been blessed with three children - Christina, Julie, and David. Here's some more about Pastor Rick...
Birthdate: December 8
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
Saved Since: 1975
Favorite Thing About CFA: Solid leadership and steady history
Colleges Attended: Oral Roberts University, Global University
Hobbies & Interests: Tennis, roller coasters, Sci-fi movies, books, TV
Most Fun Moment: Snorkeling in Cancun as part of our 20th anniversary trip
Dream Vacation: Visiting every Six Flags Theme Park in the nation, one after another
Favorite Movie or TV Show: King Kong (1933 version), Gone with the Wind, Star Wars (Episodes IV, V, VI)
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: (Christian) Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, Hillsong (Secular) Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra
Favorite Dessert: Banana Cream Pie with Whipped Cream
Interesting Fact About You: I have "sun sneezing." If you have it, you know what it is. If not, Google it!
PASTOR JOEL PAINE, YOUTH/ASSOCIATE PASTOR -
Pastor Joel and his wife, Holli, are now serving CFA again as Youth/Associate Pastor. They previously served CFA from May 2007 to August 2009. In between, Pastor Joel and Holli served as Youth Pastor at West County Assembly of God in Chesterfield, MO. Pastor Joel and Holli have been married since July 2002. They have been blessed with two children - Maddison and Jaxen. Here's some more about Pastor Joel...
Birthdate: January 26
Birthplace: Muncie, IN
Saved Since: 1985
Favorite Thing About CFA: How great the people are; I love worshiping God with CFA!
Colleges Attended: Ball State University, Berean School of the Bible
Hobbies & Interests: People watching, games, sports, music
Most Fun Moment: When Holli was pregnant with Maddison, we had the most relaxing vacation to Myrtle Beach. Sometimes I just close my eyes and think back to that week.
Dream Vacation: Cruising the Bahamas
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Princess Bride
Favorite Restaurant: Pizza King, Benihana's
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: (Christian) Jesus Culture, Ascend the Hill, Newsboys (Secular) Coldplay
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream...any kind
Interesting Fact About You: I am truly terrified of Cheetos, cheese puffs, and anything else with fake powder cheese.
ALLISON STIDAM, OFFICE MANAGER -
Allison has been serving CFA as Office Manager since January, 2005, and has been a member of CFA since 2002. She and her husband, Brad, have been married since May 2002. They have been blessed with two children - Lillia and Asher. Here's some more about Allison...
Birthdate: June 10
Birthplace: Bloomington, Indiana (but I grew up in Columbus)
Saved Since: 1988
Favorite Thing About CFA: The closeness of our church family
College Attended: Indiana University (Bloomington, Columubs, and Indianapolis campuses)
Hobbies & Interests: Golf, photography, sudoko, reading, anything crafty and/or creative
Most Fun Moment: Taking my kids to Disney World
Dream Vacation: Alaska, Ireland, or playing golf at a famous course like Pebble Beach or St. Andrews
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Sing Off and So You Think You Can Dance
Favorite Restaurant: Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: Needtobreathe, Matt Kearney, and any Christian Rock/Alternative
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Interesting Fact About You: I am also a licensed elementary teacher, I played in the IHSAA State Girl's Golf Tournament, and my daughter was the exact same weight and length as I was when I was born!
KRISTY KELLEY, BOOKKEEPER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY -
Kristy has been serving CFA as Bookkeeper since 2004, and has been a member of CFA since 2000. She and her husband, Eric, have been married since September 1991. They have been blessed with three children - Jake, Jordan, and Kasey. Here's some more about Kristy...
Birthdate: January 4
Birthplace: New Albany, Indiana
Saved Since: 1981
Favorite Thing About CFA: Its heart for missions
College Attended: Eastern Kentucky University
Hobbies & Interests: Attending my kids sporting events, reading, playing games
Most Fun Moment: Family vacations to Hilton Head
Dream Vacation: Anywhere tropical
Favorite Movie or TV Show: Survivor
Favorite Restaurant: Chili's
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: Josh Groban
Favorite Dessert: Key Lime Pie
Interesting Fact About You: I served in the US Army for 8 years.
ROGER ENG, WORSHIP LEADER -
Roger has been serving CFA as Worship Leader since August, 1998, and has been a member of CFA since 1993. He and his wife, Lori, have been married since September 1982. They have been blessed with a daughter – Rachel. Here’s some more about Roger…
Birthdate: February 14
Birthplace: Malaysia
Saved Since: 1975
Favorite Thing About CFA: It’s where Jesus is Lord!!!
College Attended: Hanover College
Occupation: Owner of a product development and export/import company
Hobbies & Interests: Riding the Beast (my elliptical) and wrestling the Octopus (my weight machine), watching good movies, doing things around the house that I learned from watching DIY shows, spending time with my best friend and wife!
Most Fun Moment: I spent a murder mystery dinner weekend at a Bed & Breakfast in Kentucky with Lori and friends. I was the villain who was done in and then the detective who solved the murder mystery!
Dream Vacation: Taking a month (or 2) off to travel the world and experience new things.
Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Amazing Race, NCIS, The Unit, National Treasure, The Bourne Trilogy
Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse, Super 8 China, Mark Pi’s
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: Chris Tomlin, John Denver, Bread, Lindell Cooley, and Rachel Eng
Favorite Dessert: Anything chocolate
Interesting Fact About You: My Chinese name is Yeow Seng, which means Brilliant Victory.
MARTHA KENNEDY, CUSTODIAN -
Martha has been serving CFA as Custodian since September, 2006, and has been a member of CFA since 2008. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married since November 1986. They have been blessed with three children – Joshua, Malorie, and Jacob. Here’s some more about Martha…
Birthdate: October 29
Birthplace: Marion, Indiana
Saved Since: 1971
Favorite Thing About CFA: The friendly people of the congregation
College Attended: St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Hobbies & Interests: Taking walks and baking yummy treats
Most Fun Moment: Going to Camp Snoopy in the Mall of America
Dream Vacation: Israel or Hawaii
Favorite Movie or TV Show: It’s a Wonderful Life
Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Musician/Musical Group: Third Day and Matthew West
Favorite Dessert: Coconut cake with coconut icing or brownies
Interesting Fact About You: I used to work as a lab technician.